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by danny_codes 115 days ago
It is a rough precedent that the government can force private citizens to build weapons for them.
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The government has always had monopoly over violence.

Not only in the US, but everywhere else there is a government.

Arthropic is trying to make that a corporate prerogative, which is why its causing such a stir.

Conscientious objectors are recognized under US law
US law is not recognized under this administration
That doesn't make the above statement any less true and worth mentioning.